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The Evangelical Primer, Containing a Minor Doctrinal Catechism; and a Minor Historical Catechism; to Which is Added the Westminster Assembly's Shorter Catechism; with Short Explanatory Notes, and Copious Scripture Proofs and Illustrations...
by Emerson, Joseph
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About This Item
Boston, Mass.: Samuel T. Armstrong, 1817. 72 pages; illustrated with 72 woodcuts; printed double column. Joseph Emerson (1777 - 1833) educator, minister, and author, "...A Congregational minister and a Freemason, Emerson believed that knowledge should be guided by Christian morality. He required that his students refrain from studies on Sunday, a day to be given to church attendance, prayer, and the reading of Scripture. He found in the Bible guidelines to every aspect of life from diet to pedagogy. Emerson's own achievements may be read in the achievements of those whom he taught..." (Margaret M. Thomas in the ANB) Previous owner names of Cotton family members on front endpapers, Willie A. & John, of Brookfield and dated 1817. Approx. 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" size; bound in printer's waste paper wrap covers, with faint marbling & portion of a Christian inspirational text. Some edge wear & chipping to the binding; some spotting & foxing; in good condition.. Eighth Edition. Soft Cover. Good.
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- The Evangelical Primer, Containing a Minor Doctrinal Catechism; and a Minor Historical Catechism; to Which is Added the Westminster Assembly's Shorter Catechism; with Short Explanatory Notes, and Copious Scripture Proofs and Illustrations...
- Author
- Emerson, Joseph
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Eighth Edition
- Publisher
- Samuel T. Armstrong
- Place of Publication
- Boston, Mass.
- Date Published
- 1817
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- United States American Americana 19th Century Christianity Christian Religion Joseph Emerson The Evangelical Primer, Containing a Minor Doctrinal Catechism; and a Minor Historical Catechism; to Which is Added the Westminster Assembly's Shorter Catechi
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